monocoque
noun
-ˌkäk\
Definition of monocoque
1 : a type of construction (as of a fuselage) in which the outer skin carries all or a major part of the stresses
2 : a type of vehicle construction (as of an automobile) in which the body is integral with the chassis
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And crossover vehicles are just that, a crossover from a car to a utility vehicle with a monocoque or unibody construction. — Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, "Most SUVs are built more like cars than pickups, except Toyota 4Runner," 28 Jan. 2018 Genesis says the packaging versatility of the lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque and electric powertrain allowed its designers to create a car with a low profile and classic GT proportions. — Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, "Genesis Essentia Concept: High-Tech Coupe Dreams," 29 Mar. 2018 In addition to the carbon body, the Ren RS uses a carbon-fiber monocoque and claims a 4087-pound dry weight. — Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, "Techrules’ Track-Running Ren RS Turbine-Hybrid Supercar Has 1287 HP and One Seat," 6 Mar. 2018 This two seat coupe is designed for light weight as well, boasting a carbon fiber monocoque and body constructed by Aston Martin's body partner Multimatic. — Terry Troy, cleveland.com, "Local GMC dealers embrace "Like a Pro"," 8 Oct. 2017 The airplane-like cockpit, tucked inside an all-carbon-fiber monocoque shell, brings everything within easy reach of the pilot. — Charles Fleming, Detroit Free Press, "2017 Lamborghini Aventador S: How does 145 m.p.h. feel in a $483K car?," 5 Oct. 2017 The body is crafted from carbon fiber, forming a lightweight and rigid monocoque structure. — Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, "Mercedes-AMG Project One," 11 Sep. 2017 At the top end of the market, Qoros is pushing forward with the K-EV sedan, a fully electric, 870-hp performance luxury sedan with an extremely stiff carbon-fiber monocoque. — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, "Forever Young: Qoros Unveils Crossover and More at Chengdu Show," 28 Aug. 2017 The car’s 3,000-pound curb weight — due in large part to the carbotanium monocoque — contributes to that utterly bonkers straight-line performance. — Wes Siler, WIRED, "Pagani’s Latest Lustworthy Car Comes to America," 10 Aug. 2011These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'monocoque.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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